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oin us for some fun at the 2018 Palouse Senior Fair at the Palouse Mall in Moscow, Idaho! The Moscow-Pullman Daily News and Lewiston Tribune’s eighth annual Palouse Senior Fair, sponsored by Regency Pullman and the Palouse Mall, is set to take place on Tuesday, June 5th, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Palouse Mall in Moscow, Idaho. Visit vendors, learn about goods and services available in
the area and win prizes. All for FREE! Perfect for baby boomers, seniors and caregivers. Take advantage of the wealth of information the vendors have to offer while having fun!
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Learn to downsize before a move
go smoothly. Before moving, men and ging men and women women can go room by room, often take inventory of their lives in an effort to making piles of items that will be kept, donated, sold, or focus on activities or lifestyle discarded. This can be a tedious changes that can ensure happy retirements. Data from the U.S. task, but it is necessary to avoid Census Bureau shows there are clutter in a new home. some 76 million baby boomers People downsizing can Ñ those people born between attempt to sell items they do not 1946 to 1964 Ñ across the need via newspaper classified country. With the youngest of sections or online classified sites. the boomers in their mid-50s Appliances and furniture in and the majority having already excellent shape may fetch good reached retirement age, many prices. Any extra cash can be boomers are trying to decide put toward buying new items if it’s time to move out of their that are size-appropriate for the family homes and into smaller, smaller home. more manageable abodes. Another way to clear out Many older adults find they clutter is to sort duplicates from do not need the same amount the stock of items. A person of space as they did when they may no longer need multiple had children living at home. sets of dishes or silverware. If Retirees and those on the cusp the move involves switching of retirement may find that from a king-sized to a queendownsizing is a smart financial sized bed, donate or trash bed move that frees up more time linens that will no longer fit. Pay for recreation. close attention to kitchen and However, it can be challenging bathroom items, which tend to to cut down on living space and accumulate over time but might then deal with figuring out how not be discarded when clearing a home of clutter. to make furniture, belongings and stored items fit in more People moving from condensed areas. Moving a detached home to a can be stressful even without condominium or a townhouse having to cut down on prized may learn that homeowner’s items. Taking an inventory of association fees cover everything belongings can help the process
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from snow removal to lawn maintenance to pool upkeep. If so, it’s unnecessary to bring lawn and garden supplies. Homeowners are advised to look at the floor plan of their new dwellings and pay attention to storage space. This can make it easier to plan ahead for what may fit, what will need to be purchased new and which storage solutions may be needed. Having a plan in place can make unpacking and settling in go smoothly. The organizing company Organize
Me says that homeowners should consider how cabinets and closets will be used before moving in. Downsizing can free up time and money. When done right, downsizing can make retirement easier and create more leisure time for retirees.
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Ergonomic gardening techniques can make gardening less taxing techniques and tools can help ardening is a popular gardeners reduce activity that seems to their risk of be gaining even more injury and make supporters. Statistica reports that the number of people who gardening more comfortable. gardened within the last 12 WARM UP months in the United States rose from around 105 million in Just as novice 2008 to 118 million in 2017. athletes wouldn’t dive right into a Gardening can be relaxing yet physically demanding work. strenuous workout Gardeners who find themselves at the gym, nor should novice gardeners battling aches and pains after immediately pick up a shovel spending time in the garden and jump into digging a hole may need to make a greater for their new tree. Gardening effort to reduce injuries and requires bending, stooping, improve comfort when tilling, lifting, twisting, and other weeding or installing new movements that work the entire landscape features. body. Spending 10 or more Ergonomic gardening minutes stretching, walking
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and doing a few back and arm rotations can limber the body up for the physical activity to come. USE PROPER FORM Think about the mechanics of lifting weights during a workout, as home and garden tasks may mimic movements made when exercising. The occupational therapists at Bend Spinal Care say that strain on the lower back can be reduced by positioning objects close to the body and its center of gravity when lifting them. Furthermore, people can contract their abdominal (core) muscles when lifting and bending to support the back. When lifting heavy objects, power should be derived from the legs and buttocks rather than the back.
KEEP ITEMS CLOSE Keeping work closer to the body will reduce the need for stooping, leaning or reaching, which should cut down on pulled muscles. Long-handled tools can help minimize reaching. Use step ladders to reach high areas or get down on padded cushions to work closer to the ground. This alleviates strain to the neck from having to look up or down for extended periods of time. Raised garden beds can bring plants to a person’s level. The therapists at ProCare Physical Therapy say that working below shoulder level whenever possible can prevent shoulder strains; otherwise, perform tasks for no more than five minutes at a time. INVEST IN NEW TOOLS Cushioned grips and grip handles can prevent wrist fatigue, as can hand tools that keep wrists straight to improve strength and reduce repetitive motion injuries. Long-handled tools and push mowers should be as tall as the person using them. Seek out tools that keep the body in natural positions to maximize efficiency. Even though gardening is viewed as a relaxing pastime, the work involved can be taxing on the body. Ergonomic tools and proper form can keep injuries at bay.
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Seniors becoming more tech-savvy
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media, which can keep seniors connected to others and feeling less lonely. A study conducted by researchers from the University of California, San Francisco found 18 percent of American seniors live alone, and 43 percent report feeling lonely on a regular basis. Loneliness can increase death risk. Social media and internet connectivity can be an important tool in helping seniors feel like active members of society. Technology is no longer just for teenagers or active workers. Seniors growing demographic for tech are increasingly embracing usage. technology and becoming a fast-
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Grandparents called upon to raise grandchildren raising children can place on lder adults whose individuals children have grown unprepared up often look forward for the cost of to the next stages in life, child-rearing. which may involve retirement, Census figures downsizing and enjoying visits also show that with their grandchildren. A growing number of aging adults about one-fifth of grandparents may find themselves playing a key role in their grandchildren’s caring for children have lives. incomes that According to data from the fall below U.S. Census Bureau, 2.7 million poverty level. grandparents across the country Grandparents are stepping into parental roles may be rusty for their grandkids. Some concerning safety assist their adult children requirements and while others have become the equipment now Photo courtesy of Metro Editorial primary caregivers. Factors like needed to care military deployment, illness, for grandchildren More and more grandparents are stepping into parental roles for their grandkids. incarceration, and substance as well. abuse are forcing grandparents appropriate care. Emphasizing legal rights and ensure access As grandparents navigate the to take on responsibilities they one’s own mental and physical to grandchildren. In addition, unexplored waters of raising may have thought were over. grandchildren, there are certain grandparents may need certain health is essential, as is getting PBS reports that, between help and advice when it’s most legal documents, such as a factors they need to consider. 2009 and 2016, the number needed. The organization AARP power of attorney, citizenship LEGAL ADVICE OR of grandparents raising recommends compiling a list of papers, adoption records, or grandchildren in the United ADVOCACY support services, such as respite consent forms. States rose by 7 percent. care providers, counselors and Certain circumstances may GET EDUCATED support groups. Although raising the next require grandparents to seek Th e rules have changed generation can bring about legal help so they can raise their GRANDCHILDREN WILL many rewards, including grandchildren in lawful ways. If since grandparents raised their HAVE FEELINGS, TOO security, sense of purpose, a there is neglect, divorce, arrest, own children. It is important they learn as much as possible Children, whether they are deeper relationship with family, or other factors, it may be a on child safety guidelines. old enough to understand and social interaction, there are smart idea for grandparents to Consumer advocacy groups or or not, may react to change many obstacles as well. That seek the help of an attorney or pediatricians can help explain differently. Some children includes the financial strain that advocacy group to clarify their how guidelines have changed. may act out while others may New furniture and toys that grow detached. Grandparents meet current safety guidelines can focus on providing stable may have to replace older, environments and offer Serenity House: unsafe items. support and consistency even if Comfort and Care at End-of-Life TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF grandchildren are withdrawing or pushing their loved ones away A Regional Home for the Dying Raising grandchildren can be with words or actions. emotionally taxing, especially A Place to Say Goodbye Raising grandchildren can be if poor circumstances led to in a home setting with 24-hour the grandchildren being placed complicated, but it has become dedicated staff and gifted volunteers who more prevalent. It can take time with family. It is crucial to become an extension of family. recognize feelings and one’s own for these new family units to Tours available call 509-332.4414. health when caring for others. A find their grooves. www.friendsofhospice.net. 1125 SE Sandalwood, Pullman, WA grandparent who is exhausted or overwhelmed may not offer the
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Sleep loss can affect memory in seniors loss can cause the memories to remain in the hippocampus and oor sleep can leave not reach the long-term storage people feeling groggy, area, found researchers. This can disoriented, depressed, contribute to forgetfulness and and not up for facing the day. difficulty remembering simple And now there’s new evidence that insomnia can contribute to details, such as names. Seniors are frequently plagued memory loss and forgetfulness with deteriorated sleeping among the elderly. patterns that lead to shallow A study - the first of its kind sleep and more awakenings, - unveiled a new link between says those at the University of lack of sleep and memory loss. Researchers at the University of California. This can contribute to the prevention of memories California, Berkley found that being saved by the brain each during sleep important brain waves are produced that play key evening. This is not the first time sleep roles in storing memories. These and brain health have been waves transfer the memories measured. A 2008 University of from the hippocampus to the California, Los Angeles study prefrontal cortex, a portion discovered that people with of the brain where long-term sleep apnea showed tissue loss information is stored. Sleep
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in brain regions that help store memories. WebMD says imaging and behavioral studies show the role sleep plays in learning and memory and that lack of sleep can impair a person’s ability to focus and learn efficiently. Combine this with the necessity of sleep to make those brain wave connections for memories to be stored, and the importance of deep sleep is apparent. Another study, published in the journal Brain, conducted by doctors at Washington University in St. Louis, linked poor sleep with early onset of dementia, especially Alzheimer’s disease. Although poor sleep does not cause Alzheimer’s, it may increase brain amyloid
proteins believed to be intrinsic to the disease. When slow-wave deep sleep is disrupted, levels of amyloid can grow and clog the brain. This is corroborated by data published in the journal Neurology. Getting deep sleep is important for reducing these proteins. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recognizes the difficulties elderly people may have in regard to sleep. The quality of deep sleep among older adults is often 75 percent lower than it is in younger people. Doctors can be cognizant of how sleep impacts memory and the onset of dementias and discuss insomnia treatment options with their patients.
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How to save more for retirement after age 50 had no retirement savings at all. In addition, the Employee hether it’s advice Benefit Research Institute from their parents, found that Americans have a a response to retirement savings deficit of $4.3 television ads urging viewers trillion, meaning they have $4.3 to save for retirement, or their trillion less in retirement savings own financial savvy, many of than they should. today’s young professionals Men and women over 50 recognize the importance of who have retirement savings saving for retirement from the deficits may need to go beyond moment they receive their first paychecks. But men and women depositing more money in their retirement accounts in over 50 may not have been order to live comfortably and so practical, and many such professionals may feel a need to pay their bills in retirement. The following are a few simple save more as their retirements ways to start saving more for draw ever closer. retirement. Saving for retirement might • Redirect nonessential seem like a no-brainer, but expenses into savings. Some the National Institute on Retirement Security notes that, retirement accounts, such as IRAs, are governed by deposit in 2017, almost 40 million households in the United States limits. But others, such as Courtesy of Metro Editorial
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401(k) retirement plans, have no such limits. Men and women can examine their spending habits in an effort to find areas where they can cut back on nonessential expenses, such as cable television subscriptions and dining out. Any money saved each month can then be redirected into savings and/or retirement accounts. • Reconsider your retirement date. Deciding to work past the age of 65 is another way men and women over 50 can save more for retirement. Many professionals now continue working past the age of 65 for a variety of reasons. Some may suspect they’ll grow bored in retirement, while others may keep working out of financial need. Others may simply love their jobs and want to keep going until their passion runs out. Regardless of the reason, working past the age of 65 allows men and women to keep earning and saving for retirement, while also delaying the first withdrawal from their retirement savings accounts. • Reconsider your current and future living situation. Housing costs are many people’s most considerable expense, and
that won’t necessarily change in retirement. Even men and women who have paid off their mortgages may benefit by moving to a region with lower taxes or staying in the same area but downsizing to a smaller home where their taxes and utility bills will be lower. Adults who decide to move to more affordable areas or into smaller, less expensive homes can then redirect the money they are saving into interest-bearing retirement or savings accounts. Many people begin saving for retirement the moment they cash their first professional paycheck. But even adults over the age of 50 sometimes feel a need to save more as their retirement dates draw closer, and there are many ways to do just that.
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The various types of arthritis
OSTEOARTHRITIS Osteoarthritis, which is rthritis aects hundreds sometimes referred to as of millions of people ‘degenerative joint disease’ across the globe. The or ‘OA,’ is the most common Arthritis Foundation¨ notes chronic condition of the joints. that more than 50 million adults in the United States have The symptoms of OA vary depending on the joints that some type of arthritis, while are aected, but pain and the European League Against stiness, especially ďŹ rst thing Rheumatism estimates that in the morning or after resting, rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis aect more are common. OA can aect than 120 million people in the the hips, knees, ďŹ ngers, or feet, and those with OA may feel European Union. In Canada, limited range of motion in their the Canadian Community aected areas. Some with OA Health Survey found that 16 percent of Canadians age 15 and may hear clicking or cracking older were aected by arthritis. sounds when the aected joints bend, and pain associated with The Arthritis Foundation OA may be more intense after notes that arthritis is not a single disease. In fact, the word activity or toward the end of the day. ‘arthritis’ is something of an INFLAMMATORY umbrella term and an informal ARTHRITIS way of referring to joint pain or joint disease. While these Inammatory arthritis occurs conditions may produce some when the immune system, common symptoms, such as which can employ inammation swelling, pain and stiness, to ďŹ ght infection and prevent learning to distinguish between disease, mistakenly attacks some common types of arthritis the joints with uncontrolled can help men and women inammation. Such a mistake manage their conditions more can contribute to joint erosion eectively. and even organ damage.
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Psoriatic arthritis, which the Arthritis Foundation notes aects roughly 30 percent of people with psoriasis, and rheumatoid arthritis are two examples of inammatory arthritis. Genetics and environmental factors, such as smoking, may trigger instances of inammatory arthritis. INFECTIOUS ARTHRITIS Bacterium, a virus or a fungus that enters the joint may trigger inammation and lead to infection arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation notes that the most common bacteria to cause infection arthritis is staphylococcous aureus, or staph. The majority of infectious arthritis cases occur after an infection somewhere else in the body travels through the bloodstream to the joint, though some infections may enter the joint directly through
a puncture wound near the joint or during surgery near the joint. Intense swelling and pain, typically in a single joint, are the most common symptoms of infectious arthritis, which is most likely to aect the knee, though it can aect the hips, ankles and wrists. Some people with infection arthritis may also experience fever and chills. METABOLIC ARTHRITIS The body produces uric acid to break down purines, a substance found in many foods and in human cells. But some people produce more uric acid than they need, which they then struggle to get rid of quickly. As a result, uric acid can build up. The Arthritis Foundation notes that this buildup can lead to the formation of needle-like crystals in the joints that cause sudden spikes of extreme pain.
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How to stay exible as you age • Stretch frequently. Stretching is a great way to en and women combat age-related loss of may begin to feel flexibility. Stretch major muscle less flexible as they groups, such as hamstrings and get older. According to the University of Maryland Medical shoulder muscles, several times per week. When practicing Center, that loss of flexibility static stretching, the goal is to is because muscles lose both gradually elongate the muscle strength and elasticity as the being stretched before holding body ages. the elongated position, and A lack of flexibility can ultimately allowing the muscle make men and women more to return to resting position. As vulnerable to certain types flexibility improves, elongated of injuries, including muscle stretches can be held for 30 strains and tears. While people seconds. Avoid stretching might not be able to maintain muscles that are sore or injured, the flexibility they enjoyed in and discontinue a stretch if you their twenties, there are ways for feel pain or discomfort. them to combat age-related loss • Include yoga in your of flexibility. exercise regimen. Practitioners of yoga typically love how this Courtesy of Metro Editorial
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unique discipline that exercises the body while relaxing the mind improves their flexibility. Many yoga poses are designed to improve the strength and flexibility of muscles, and some physicians may even recommend yoga to aging patients. Yoga DVDs or streaming sessions can be great, but beginners may want to visit yoga studios or sign up for classes at their gyms so instructors can personally ensure they are doing each pose correctly. As their flexibility improves, men and women can try more difficult poses and classes if they so desire. • Get in the pool. Swimming is another activity that can help aging men and women improve their flexibility.
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Strength-training exercises are an important component of a well-balanced exercise regimen, but such workouts tend to focus on one or two muscle groups at a time. That means other muscle groups may be inactive and tighten up as a result. Swimming works the entire body, which helps all muscle groups stay loose and flexible. One or two swimming sessions per week can contribute to great gains in overall flexibility, especially for men and women who remember to stretch when they get out of the pool. Flexibility may decrease as men and women age, but there are various ways to combat the natural loss of flexibility.
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Support for caregivers is helpful that the burden has become too t some point in a son or much and to look for ways to lighten the workload. daughter’s life, the role Anyone can get caregiver of caregiver may shift. stress, but the National Alliance Where parents once took care of their children, aging parents for Caregiving says women are more susceptible than men. very frequently rely on their Those who are responsible children to care for them. Adult caregivers typically want for helping someone with to do right by their aging loved Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or a debilitating illness are also ones but sometimes find that at a high risk of developing the demands of medical and emotional support can dominate their own medical issues. These responsibilities can affect the their lives Ñ so much so that quality of caregivers’ sleep and Photo courtesy of Metro Editorial their own children and other impede their ability to relax and household responsibilities are Using a network of community support can help caregivers neglected. The Mayo Clinic says unwind. manage stress. Finding relief from caregiver it is natural to feel sad, alone, care for loved ones so that family members or siblings are frustrated, and even angry when stress can involve a few different unable to pitch in, look into the caregivers can take the time to strategies. serving as a caregiver to an possibility of hired aides. These go on vacation or enjoy a day or elderly parent. However, it’s also • Ask for more help. Don’t two without having to check in professionals can be excellent important to recognize the signs hesitate to ask for help. If other on an elderly parent. Facilities and trained sources of support who assist with activities of daily generally have 24-hour staff to What You Need to Know living, remind patients to take monitor residents, provide meals and provide entertainment. their medications and assist in About Prearranging coordinating medical checkups. The change of pace can also be Why Should I stimulating to the senior, and • Consider watchdog respite care can be a gradual Prearrange Services? technology. Smart homes introduction to long-term care. have enabled remote control It’s the right thing to do for you and your • Embrace community of many household systems, family. Here are five important reasons to plan your funeral now: resources. Seniors may be making it possible to monitor 1. You’ll protect your family from eligible for low- or no-cost thermostat temperature, water unnecessary pain & expense. services like visiting nurses, meal leaks or floods, appliance and 2. You’ll say goodbye in a way that delivery and adult day programs. light usage, and much more. uniquely reflects your personal This network of support can Video and sound surveillance style — not someone else’s. further alleviate caregiver stress. can offer peace of mind to 3. You’ll lessen the financial burden. those who cannot be with their • Talk it out. Work with a Our easy payment plans make it loved ones constantly. Another licensed therapist to find other easy for you to comfortably pay for option is a product called Care coping strategies for dealing your funeral over time, at today’s Coach. This is a digital tool that with the mounting pressure of prices, so your family won’t have to find the money later. provides medicine reminders, being a caregiver. Talk therapy 4. You’ll minimize disputes between health coaching, automated and relaxation techniques can your well-meaning relatives. alerts, and an interactive avatar help curb stress. 5. You’ll show your love in a way your that can offer psychological and Being a caregiver is a family will never forget. comforting support. rewarding but demanding • Explore respite care. Many responsibility. Utilizing all 1225 E. 6th Street • Moscow, ID (208) 882-4534 rehabilitation and nursing possible resources can make the www.shortsfuneralchapel.com facilities offer short-term respite job easier.
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What are the risks and benets to endometrial ablation?
recommend a procedure called endometrial ablation. emales undergo many To understand how different experiences endometrial ablation works, it thanks to their is first necessary to comprehend reproductive systems. From the basic menstrual cycle. the start of puberty to the Each month, a woman’s body final stages of menopause, the female body goes through many readies itself for the prospect of pregnancy. In addition to an egg changes, many of which are being released to fertilization, spurred on by hormones. One the endometrium will build up condition women in their 30s and 40s may face is the onset of in the uterus to provide a place heavy menstruation levels and/ for the fertilized egg to implant and develop. If no fertilization or irregular bleeding. occurs, the egg and the lining Menorrhagia is the medical will shed away and exit the body term for menstrual periods through menstruation. with abnormally heavy or During endometrial ablation, prolonged bleeding, offers a doctor will perform a The Mayo Clinic. Hormonal procedure that will permanently imbalances may cause the remove the endometrium and buildup of the lining of the prevent further periods, says uterus (endometrium) to develop in excess and eventually The Mayo Clinic. The process varies depending on certain be shed in the form of heavy bleeding. Fibroids, dysfunction factors, but will begin with the dilation of the cervix to allow of the ovaries, polyps, cancer, for the insertion of medical and intrauterine devices all may contribute to heavier than instruments. Options to treat the endometrium include normal periods. electrosurgery, cryoablation Heavy menstrual cycles (freezing), hot fluid, heated can impact quality of life, balloon, microwave, and particularly if they are accompanied by severe cramping radiofrequency. NovaSure Endometrial Ablation uses and bleed-through. Doctors radiofrequency distributed may recommend treatment if through a netting inserted into heavy periods soak a pad or tampon every two hours or less; the uterus. In many cases, women who if menstrual periods last longer have undergone endometrial than eight days; or if periods ablation will gradually see their are accompanied with anemia periods lighten, and some may from excessive blood loss, says stop altogether. The recovery Healthline. time can take anywhere from a Typically, hormone therapy, few weeks to months. IUDs or medications are first One of the risks of prescribed to treat the problem. endometrial ablation is However, if these are not sterilization. Although it is effective, a gynecologist may
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not designed as a birth control method, endometrial ablation will make the endometrium unable to sustain a fertilized egg or a growing embryo, and miscarriage is likely, says Healthline. Therefore, women who are still planning to have children should not undergo the procedure. Those with uterine or endometrial cancer or other conditions may be precluded from having an ablation procedure. Apart from cramping, watery discharge and increased urinary frequency may occur after the procedure. Rare side effects include damage to the vagina, vulva or bowels.
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A doctor may suggest endometrial ablation to alleviate heavy menstrual periods. Women considering endometrial ablation are urged to go over all of the benefits and risks with their doctors.
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espite affecting roughly 10 million people worldwide, Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative disorder, remains a mystery to many people. To people outside of the medical field with no personal or family history of Parkinson’s, the disease may only ring a bell because of some notable names attached to it. The late Muhammad Ali and actor Michael J. Fox are two household names that made their Parkinson’s diagnoses public. But even those who study Parkinson’s for a living do not know everything about this puzzling disease.
According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, the cause of Parkinson’s disease is largely unknown. While there’s no cure for the disease, various treatment options can help those diagnosed with the disease live as normal and productive a life as possible. The PF notes that understanding the disease and its progression is the first step to living well. Though the foundation also notes that people first start experiencing symptoms later in the course of the disease, learning to recognize some early symptoms may compel people to seek treatment. • Tremor: Many people might experience shaking after a
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vigorous workout or when they are dealing with stress or injury. But the PF notes that a tremor in a finger, thumb, hand, or chin while at rest is a common early sign of Parkinson’s disease. • Small handwriting: Handwriting can change as people age, especially if they are experiencing stiffness in their hands or their vision is deteriorating. But micrographia, a disorder in which handwriting becomes abnormally small and cramped, is another early indicator of Parkinson’s disease. • Loss of smell: The PF advises people who are having trouble smelling foods such as bananas, dill pickles or licorice speak with their physicians about Parkinson’s disease. Temporary loss of smell due to something like the common cold, congestion or the flu is not an early indicator of Parkinson’s. • Difficulty sleeping: A significant other may notice their partner moving suddenly during sleep, and such movements may be indicative of Parkinson’s. The PF notes that periodic tossing and turning is normal, as is quick jerks of the body during initial sleep
and in lighter stages of sleep are common and should not be mistaken for Parkinson’s. • Stiffness: Stiffness related to current or past injuries or even arthritis is not indicative of Parkinson’s. But stiffness in the arms, body and legs that is unrelated to injury or arthritis and does not go away with movement might be a sign of Parkinson’s. The PF notes that people sometimes describe this symptom by saying their feet feel stuck to the floor when they try to move. • Constipation: People who strain to move their bowels might be showing an early sign of Parkinson’s. However, various factors, such as dehydration and a diet without adequate fiber, can cause constipation. In addition, men and women on medication may want to look into side effects of their medications to determine if their medicine, and not Parkinson’s, is the cause of their difficulty moving their bowels. These are just a few potential early indicators of Parkinson’s disease. Information about additional symptoms is available at www.parkinson.org.
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Learn about cataracts to see more clearly A cataract can be present in any people take their one or both eyes. The lens is responsible for helping to focus vision for granted until a problem arises light or an image on the retina. In a healthy lens, fluid and that affects their ability to see. protein is arranged in a precise While certain conditions may way that keeps the lens clear, occur suddenly, others develop more gradually and may not even offers NEI. However, as one ages, the protein may clump be noticeable until the problem together and start to cloud a has progressed significantly. small area of the lens. Over Cataracts is a common vision time, this clouding may grow. problem that is often associated Researchers also suspect there with aging. The National Eye are other causes to cataracts, Institute says that, by age 80, such as smoking or diabetes. In more than half of all Americans addition, wear and tear on the either have a cataract or have lens can develop into cataract had cataract surgery. Prevent clouding. Significant alcohol Blindness America says there are consumption, UV radiation, more cases of cataracts worldwide eye surgery, and high myopia than there are of glaucoma, also may contribute to cataract macular degeneration and formation. diabetic retinopathy combined. All About Vision says the The American Optometric types of cataracts include: Association defines a cataract as • Subcapsular cataract, a cloudy or opaque area in the which occurs at the back of the normally clear lens of the eye. Depending on its size, cataracts lens; can interfere with normal vision. • Nuclear cataract, which They typically occur in people forms deep in the central zone over the age of 55. of the lens; and Courtesy of Metro Editorial
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Cataracts can cause blurring of vision and even make it difficult to see in bright conditions. Colors may seem faded, night vision may be adversely • Cortical cataract, which affected and glare starts as white opacities in the may be problematic. The AOA periphery of the lens and then says that early cataracts typically grows inward. are not treated and changes The Mayo Clinic advises to prescriptions may provide that there are no known temporary visual improvement. methods to prevent cataracts If a cataract progresses to the or slow their progression. But point that it affects one’s ability choosing a healthy diet full to perform everyday tasks, of antioxidants, quitting bad surgery in which an artificial habits like smoking, managing lens replaces the natural lens diabetes, and having regular eye may be necessary. examinations can help. It’s also Learn more about cataracts a good idea to wear sunglasses by visiting www.nei.nih.gov, that block against UVA and www.aoa.org, or UVB light when outdoors. www.allaboutvision.com.
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